LaurieCRNP2002 MSN, RN, APRN

LaurieCRNP2002 has 31 years experience as a MSN, RN, APRN and specializes in Hospice and palliative care.

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1. ED NP Fellowship Blog - Albany Medical Center

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to BenjaminV's topic in Advanced Practice

   Hi Benjamin It looks like you are probably done your fellowship by now. It would be great if you are willing to provide an update as to what you are doing now and how valuable you felt your...

2. Calling all crusty old bats ‘?

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Crusty Old Bats's Chatter

   I've been on AN since 1999. Hello to everyone!!

3. AACN ACNP-AG Boards

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to d.mill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Although it has been quite a few years since I took the exam, I would highly recommend the Barkley course materials. At the time I took the exam, they did not have the online streaming videos so I...

4. Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. I think it is great that there are nurses who feel comfortable doing med-surg, LTC, and many of the "non-traditional" specialties that nurses seem to...

5. Policy

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Lukewarm's topic in General Nursing

   Lukewarm I know it's been quite some time since anyone replied to this thread but if you want another idea for learning policy, consider joining a local chapter of a nurse's association in your...

6. Insulting pay raise

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to shakeytails's topic in General Nursing

   In reference to the last sentence...yes, in their eyes we aren't "valuable" but if they didn't have us at all, they'd be up s*** creek!!

7. Marketing Question

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Brandy214's topic in General Nursing

   I currently work for a hospice/palliative care company and we do have marketers but to date (and I've only been there about 2.5 months) I have NEVER seen our marketers "fish" for patients as far as...

8. What is the best way to look for jobs?

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   First, congrats to you, WinterWolf90, for completing your NP program!! As MikeFNPC advised, find out if your new city (Lubbock) has an NP group there (may be part of a statewide group). Additionally,...

9. I'm a CNA, will I lose my license?

   LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Websterwiki's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   OP--I am sorry to hear you were sick at work. I don't think you handled things well but when you are sick, you are not always thinking clearly. I agree with Kooky Korky...I don't think you should get...

10. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    (Reply to comment #9) Me too. A sad situation for everyone

11. Should New Grad Start in Hospice?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think everyone is different and if you truly have a passion for hospice care, you have nothing to lose by applying and if the hospice agency is interested, maybe they will bring you in for an...

12. New Hospice nurse, all tips welcome!

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Katieac1112's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    For those of you who are case managers for home hospice--if your company uses Relias for your online training, there is a module on case management that probably would be

13. Exploring Hospice Nursing

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Dawg_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A resource to consider is the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Home. Good luck and welcome to the hospice world!

14. Hi looking for some home hospice nelp

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Jesse.jean's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Another resource to consider is the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association https://advancingexpertcare.org. Good luck and welcome to the hospice world!

15. Help! New EMR System

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to AshBlonde83's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My company uses HospiceSoft by Optima Healthcare Solutions. While it offers lots of space for narrative descriptions, it can be labor intensive at